➀ Square Enix is developing Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 as a multi-platform release; ➁ The game will be available on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and possibly Switch 2; ➂ Development teams are working on each platform, unlike previous installments.
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➀ Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake project is progressing smoothly with the third and final title set to arrive before the launch of PlayStation 6; ➁ Kingdom Hearts 4 is also moving forward according to schedule; ➂ Tetsuya Nomura reassures fans of the steady development of both games.
➀ Square Enix revealed a new action RPG for Switch 2, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, developed by Team Asano; ➁ The game features an HD-2D art style and follows Elliot and his fairy companion Faie on their adventure in Philabeldia; ➂ Players can choose from seven weapon types, customize combat with the Magicite system, and switch between controlling Elliot and Faie in single-player mode.
➀ The Final Fantasy franchise has officially sold over 200 million units; ➁ Square Enix revealed this milestone at the end of their latest press release; ➂ The series is on track to sell an average of 10 million units per year.
➀ The original Final Fantasy VII has officially sold over 15 million copies; ➁ Despite its iconic status, it has been surpassed by many indie titles in recent months; ➂ The FFVII Remake's potential to reach 15 million copies is of interest.
➀ Square Enix's Final Fantasy Tactics remake was officially announced; ➁ The game is set for release on multiple platforms including PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch; ➂ The game is a remaster with improved graphics but not a complete overhaul.
➀ Square Enix announced a 2025 release date for the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake during a Nintendo Direct stream; ➁ The new trailer showcases the games in full HD-2D with enhanced visuals; ➂ The remake will be available for Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox, and PS5, with new content introduced.
➀ Square Enix's expectations for game sales are generally high, but the recent Dragon Quest III remake has exceeded expectations; ➁ The game's success has been a major factor in Square Enix's higher-than-expected operating income; ➂ The HD-2D style has been a successful format for remaking older pixel-art games.
➀ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC on January 23, 2025; ➁ Square Enix revealed the game's PC-specific features; ➂ The game supports 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS, and includes DualSense controller support.
➀ Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has sold over 2 million copies; ➁ The game combines old-school and new-school graphics; ➂ The success follows a series of sales misses and is cost-effective compared to AAA projects.
➀ The Final Fantasy franchise, established in 1987, has sold over 195 million copies. ➁ Square Enix has updated its sales figures, with the series on track to reach a new milestone. ➂ Despite the impressive sales, the series is currently experiencing a downturn.
➀ Square Enix has reported that recent Final Fantasy games did not meet their expectations; ➁ Despite high ratings, sales of Final Fantasy XVI and FFVII Rebirth did not meet expectations; ➂ The performance of these games is considered underperforming compared to past entries.